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Speeding Along

heather — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:00:44 +0000

Gunfighter, the P-51 Mustang, is an aircraft that can whip along around 505 miles per hour. We push our bikes and vehicles, especially on long open stretches or drag race arenas, from the mild 55 mph to anywhere we can – be it 120 mph or 200 mph.

The time trials are a feat of wills and control over a bike. It comes down to experience handling a two wheeled instrument on the road.

So imagine being in the air, flying fast, breaking the sound barrier. Hitting mach 1 for the first time in 1947, Chuck Yeager did just that. In 1953 Jackie Cochran became the first female pilot to do the same.

We may not see speeds that quick on the ground, but we sure try.

Gunfighter Ep. 10: The Reveal

heather — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:33 +0000

The Reveal

Ralph and Knockout Motorcycle Company polish up the last remaining details on the custom motorcycle that has now become known as Gunfighter. One last test to make sure everything works and the engine rumbles before taking the bike to Las Vegas.

The Gunfighter Motorcycle is unveiled to an awed crowd at the Commemorative Air Force 50th Anniversary celebration held in Las Vegas. In 28 days he pulled off this fantastic bike.

Stay tuned for more behind the scenes build video and upcoming promotions.

P-51D Mustang

heather — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:19 +0000

This P-51D, the model for our Gunfighter custom motorcycle, was the last version of the fighter that North American rolled off the production line before the end of World War II.

North American P-51D Mustang

This blueprint, and many others, can be found over at www.the-blueprints.com, The largest free blueprint/3-view/4-view/5-view/template collection on the internet. (Yes, they even have motorcycles!)